Sydney's POVMy heart sank as Bella relayed Tavon's response and reaction when she suggested that he conduct a paternity test.I slumped on the woven chair I sat on in the garden terrace. The garden terrace was one of my favorite spots in this mansion. Apart from the fact that it was secluded and qu
Maybe...I found myself starting to think, suddenly feeling hopeless. Maybe I should just go back home and live in peace with my family. Put this vengeance against Dylan aside before it consumed me entirely. But then, I had come too far, involved myself too deeply in the Esposito world to just slip a
Sydney's POVThere was a brief silence as Bella and I took our time to take in the information."That's sad…" I heard Bella murmur the same time I asked, "So what do you say we do? How do we get revenge on Dylan for what he did to us and to you?""First of all," she walked closer as she inhaled the
Bella answered first, shrugging, "Currently, besides the absolute power of Tavon as the godfather, there is Dylan and then Axel."My gaze was already on her and my forehead was creasing into a deep V as I wondered who Axel was. She turned to me and explained, "Axel is Tavon's biological son and only
Sydney's POV"So," he raised his brows, "How're things so far?"I shrugged and took my time to respond. "Nothing much."He suddenly wiped off his smile with a frown,, "What do you mean nothing much? Come on, give me an appropriate report on what things he has been up to since the last time we spoke.
"I've missed you. If you come to visit Tavon more frequently, you'll be killing two birds with one stone. Not only will you get to see me..." I gave him a coy look from under my lashes."But you'll also reinforce your position in Tavon's mind as the heir apparent by showing your commitment to the fa
FEW DAYS LATERFEW DAYS LATERSydney's POVI woke up to a silent house. Not that it was always noisy in the mansion but there was always this buzzing energy in the atmosphere; the sound of Tavon's business-like voice (very distinct from the one he used in that room ) making business calls or the dist
There was an edge of scorn to her words, as if my disbelief was naïve foolishness."No, it's not that…" I trailed off.Of course, I knew Dylan was capable of killing Axel, I just didn't think it would be this fast. Cold-blooded murder was one thing, but to take out the son of the powerful Godfather